State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician
Student UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are Germs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Microorganisms that cover almost every
surface, including the skin of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - CORRECT ANSWER - Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
Antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER - Sanitizers that are safe for skin
Disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER - chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic
microorganisms
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER - process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and
pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER - Autoclave
What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? - CORRECT ANSWER -
glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Sodium
Hypochloride(household bleach)
,2. Quats
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10% bleach / 90% water
This disease may increase need for hair removal business for the esthetician - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hypertrichosis
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - CORRECT ANSWER - describes safe handling
procedures for dangerous materials
Contraindication - CORRECT ANSWER - Something that does not allow a treatment
CDC - CORRECT ANSWER - Center for Disease Control
This is fine hair that lacks pigment - CORRECT ANSWER - Vellus
Standard Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER - Guidelines that state to assume all blood
and body fluids are a potential risk of infection
3 types of blood borne diseases - CORRECT ANSWER - HIV, Hepatitis, HPV
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER - Estheticians must wear
gloves to protect them from microorganisms
Impetigo - CORRECT ANSWER - Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is
staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
, Symptoms of Impetigo - CORRECT ANSWER - Small blisters that expand and rupture
within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe
sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? - CORRECT ANSWER - High level of stress throws adrenal
glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Common factors that trigger acne - CORRECT ANSWER - Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris - CORRECT ANSWER - Common acne- inflammatory condition of the
sebaceous glands of the skin.
Retention Hyperkeratosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Skin condition that produces excess
dead skin that don't shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin and inside the
follicles, mixing with oil and solidifying
Ostium - CORRECT ANSWER - the opening of a follicle
Non-inflammatory - CORRECT ANSWER - the impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Open Comedones - CORRECT ANSWER - non inflammatory impactions exposed to
oxygen. usually called blackheads
Student UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are Germs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Microorganisms that cover almost every
surface, including the skin of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - CORRECT ANSWER - Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
Antiseptic - CORRECT ANSWER - Sanitizers that are safe for skin
Disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER - chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic
microorganisms
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER - process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and
pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER - Autoclave
What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? - CORRECT ANSWER -
glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Sodium
Hypochloride(household bleach)
,2. Quats
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 10% bleach / 90% water
This disease may increase need for hair removal business for the esthetician - CORRECT
ANSWER - Hypertrichosis
OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - CORRECT ANSWER - describes safe handling
procedures for dangerous materials
Contraindication - CORRECT ANSWER - Something that does not allow a treatment
CDC - CORRECT ANSWER - Center for Disease Control
This is fine hair that lacks pigment - CORRECT ANSWER - Vellus
Standard Precautions - CORRECT ANSWER - Guidelines that state to assume all blood
and body fluids are a potential risk of infection
3 types of blood borne diseases - CORRECT ANSWER - HIV, Hepatitis, HPV
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER - Estheticians must wear
gloves to protect them from microorganisms
Impetigo - CORRECT ANSWER - Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is
staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
, Symptoms of Impetigo - CORRECT ANSWER - Small blisters that expand and rupture
within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe
sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? - CORRECT ANSWER - High level of stress throws adrenal
glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Common factors that trigger acne - CORRECT ANSWER - Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris - CORRECT ANSWER - Common acne- inflammatory condition of the
sebaceous glands of the skin.
Retention Hyperkeratosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Skin condition that produces excess
dead skin that don't shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin and inside the
follicles, mixing with oil and solidifying
Ostium - CORRECT ANSWER - the opening of a follicle
Non-inflammatory - CORRECT ANSWER - the impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Open Comedones - CORRECT ANSWER - non inflammatory impactions exposed to
oxygen. usually called blackheads
